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Just hit a year with mine in Russet. It’s great leather.

Looks really good. Did you ask them about any other leathers coming on offer in the future, by any chance?

Looks great. Much better length than Irvins I have seen. Are these cut longer?

P.S. there’s a giant statue of Elrey Jeppesen inside arrivals at Denver’s international airport. He’s wearing an ANJ3.

Alright, I'm well overdue for a review of my BK ANJ3. Bottom line--the best A-2, for me, is not an A-2. It's this jacket. I think it's luck more than anything, but it fits me to a T, just big enough in the shoulders and somewhat tapered to the waist. The 'liberty' leather is as described. It's...

Meant to wait, but noticed an interesting change in the leather of my BK ANJ3 in Liberty russet after its first real wear in rain. It’s not stiff, but it’s gotten a bit mottled in places. I don’t mind it. What do you think?

Aha--what were the differences between the M-422 and M-422a? Didn't realize that there were other makers for the latter. Thanks for all the help. A historical note--the pilot on the left is Nile Kinnick, a Heisman Trophy winner who died in ditching his F4F Wildcat in the Gulf of Mexico after...

I appreciate the input guys. I know nothing about Navy jackets. I'm assuming that these are M-422s, but I could be wrong. Goodwear states that there were only three makers of M-422s: "This new series was contracted out to three companies: Willis and Geiger, Switlik Parachute & Equipment Co. and...

That’s the deal of the century. 1850 pounds is insane. Waiting on Dave’s samples to see how they look and smell. You’re right of course re: Liberty, although mine is half again as thick as my ELC.

Circa 1942 in Pensacola.

Matt, whenever I get a jacket in Victory I’m going to place my full trust in you and pay you to do exactly to it what you did to that ANJ3. It sounds abusive but you absolutely cannot argue with the results.

Interesting. Looks nothing like Skip’s. It’s dark seal too?

What leather are your two BKs made with? Think I saw one was Victory...what’s the other one? Thanks.

I’ve never seen either a Goodwear or Sheeley in person so no basis to compare here. Considering ordering a M422 from Goodwear and just requesting that he delete the fur collar and do it in horsehide when the time comes. Don’t get me wrong—I quite like my BK, but so want to get a Goodwear at...

As good as Goodwear...that’s high praise. I’m debating either going with him or hoping I can talk JC into making an ANJ3 when my number comes up. I did email and ask a while back to no response. To be fair, if he’s backlogged with A-2s why mess with a new design?